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5/30/2023
The CertiPUR-US® foam certification program has permitted its fourth testing laboratory for CertiPUR-US® certification of versatile polyurethane foam to be used in upholstered furnishings and bedding.
Following a rigorous choice and approval course of that has spanned greater than two years, Enthalpy Analytical has been permitted by the Alliance for Versatile Polyurethane Foam’s CertiPUR-US Board of Administrators to conduct the content material evaluation and emissions testing to find out if submitted foams meet the certification program’s necessities as outlined in this system’s Technical Tips.
Few labs have the gear and capability to do all of the testing required, which is without doubt one of the circumstances for being an permitted lab.
“Enthalpy was completely vetted by our board and our Technical Advisory Group and, along with having the required gear, needed to move round-robin testing with pattern foams to indicate outcomes matched outcomes of different permitted labs on an identical foams,” defined Michael Crowell, CertiPUR-US government director.
“We’re happy to hitch the CertiPUR-US program as an permitted laboratory,” mentioned Sarah Mack, enterprise improvement supervisor for Enthalpy Analytical. Mack elaborated: “Now we have seen environmental and sustainability initiatives deal with and proceed to advertise accountability applications comparable to this and are proud to actively help this essential work. It’s an honor to help organizations with their objective of defending customers and is a direct complement to our mission to guard the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the soil that feeds us!”
Just one different lab that’s permitted for testing compliance with the CertiPUR-US program necessities is positioned within the U.S. Different labs are positioned in Denmark and Germany. There at the moment are 4 permitted labs worldwide and listed at www.certipur.us/labs.
“We’re more than happy to welcome this extremely regarded firm with a stable repute,” mentioned Crowell. “Including one other U.S.-based testing facility gives extra decisions for the greater than 90 foam producers taking part in this system and certifying greater than 200 foam households on an annual foundation.”
Licensed versatile polyurethane foam merchandise are analyzed by these unbiased, accredited testing laboratories and are licensed to be made with out ozone depleters, made with out lead and heavy metals, made with out formaldehyde, made with out phthalates regulated by the Client Product Security Fee and screened for related chemical compounds (together with flame retardants) labeled as carcinogenic, mutagenic or reprotoxic (see Technical Tips at certipur.us/technicalguidelines for particulars). Foams are additionally examined for emissions and have to be low VOC (Unstable Natural Compound) emissions for indoor air high quality (lower than 0.5 components per million).
Along with foam producers submitting foams for testing, the CertiPUR-US program itself makes use of the permitted labs to conduct testing of froth samples acquired via random on-site foam manufacturing plant checks of taking part producers.
About Enthalpy Analytical LLC
Enthalpy Analytical LLC is an entirely owned subsidiary of Montrose Environmental Group Inc., offering environmental laboratory companies as a part of Montrose’s Measurement and Evaluation division. Enthalpy operates a community of accredited laboratories throughout the U.S. Inside the community, Enthalpy has laboratories specializing in evaluation of air, soil, water and sediment.